Texas weather in March
There's a real gradient across Texas in March: 81° afternoons in South Padre Island, 69° in Dallas.
Based on 8 weather stations. Eight stations across a state the size of several — El Paso to Galveston spans two time zones and at least two climates, and the rows below keep them apart.
Hill Country & Central Texas
Highs 73–74°, nights around 52°, and 2.3–2.9 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 73° / 52° | 5 | Wildflowers on the roadsides and the whole world in town. |
| San Antonio | 74° / 52° | 4 | Wildflowers, warm afternoons, and spring break on the river. |
North Texas
Highs near 69°, nights around 48°, and 3.3 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 69° / 48° | 5 | Windy, green, and the first storms start rehearsing. |
Houston & the Upper Coast
Highs 72–74°, nights 54–58°, and 3.0–3.5 in of rain in a typical March.
South Texas Coast
Highs 77–81°, nights 58–62°, and 1.4–2.3 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | 77° / 58° | 3 | Wind, spring breakers, and the first swimmable afternoons. |
| South Padre Island | 81° / 62° | 2 | Spring break in full roar: book early or drive past. |
Far West Texas
Highs near 72°, nights around 46°, and 0.2 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 72° / 46° | 1 | Warm and windy — dust days are part of the deal. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.